[applause] in 1962 pope john xxiii said to george mcgovern, director of food for peace, you have seen this quote many times, the pope said when you meet your maker have you fed the hungry, give a drink to the thirsty and cared for the lonely you, george, could answer yes. today we celebrate george stanley mcgovern is resurrected in christ and has met his maker. we celebrate that he knew what to do and he did it. with every fiber of his being and every breath he took and every word he spoke, today we celebrate george mcgovern said yes, yes, lord, i fed the hungry and clothe the naked and liberated the oppressed and beat the swords into plowshares and proclaimed the lord's blessing. we as a gathered community of faith and indeed a great formation join in saying well done george, well done good and faithful servant of the lord. we knew what to do and you did it. we release you now. we release you now to god's everlasting arms. rest in peace. may it be so. amen. [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> let us pray. almighty god and into your hands we commend your son, george stanley mcgovern